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Feb 06 2025ENVIRONMENT

Blazing Clues Point to Edison

You might not be surprised to hear that recently it was revealed a utility company may be responsible for starting a wildfire in a Northern LA neighborhood so it's no surprise that SoCal Edison has admitted that it is likely that the equipment they have used to deliver electricity to the area may ha

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Medicaid Changes: What's Next For Kids' Healthcare?

Picture this: during the COVID-19 pandemic, states made sure all kids could easily access health care. It was like having a safety net for kids' health by providing free Medicaid cover. However, starting last April, this safety net started to unravel. Imagine many states beginning to take back that

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

Making Hospitals Rainbow Friendly

The Rainbow Project is a five year old initiative that has been making big changes in healthcare. It aims to improve services for LGBTQ+ young people and their families dealing with chronic health issues. It all started in 2020 when a big city hospital decided to make a change. They wanted to mak

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Feb 06 2025SCIENCE

What's the Story?

Did you know that when people talk about changes, they can be all over the map in terms of what to see required? So, Imagine trying to sort out different ways to understand and deal with change. Guess what? It is the Iceberg Model of Change. It basically splits up ways that people see change in

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Feb 06 2025CRIME

Your Voice Matters: OPP Wants Your Thoughts on Security in Eastern Ontario

Did you know that the East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is eager to hear from residents about their community policing services! They are kicking off a survey this week. Imagine this, a unique survey code and web address will pop up in selected postboxes in communities lik

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Feb 05 2025RELIGION

Salatiga City- a haven of acceptance in diversity

Salatiga, Indonesia is not your average town. People here are no strangers to respecting others despite differences in beliefs. Given the right recipe of tolerance, this vibrant city has crafted harmony. Let"s zero in on how they"ve done it. First, imagine an all-inclusive approach to fair treatme

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

When Good Intentions Go Awry: Hypertension Care Challenges in Chinese Communities

When it comes to managing high blood pressure, Chinese communities rely on community nurses. These nurses are essential for patients to get care over the long run. They help make sure folks are managing their high blood pressure in a healthy manner. Takeaway? It's a good thing nurses are k

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

A Decade of Online Scientific Chatter

Imagine parties going on for 24 hours, but instead of music and food, there's non-stop discussion and sharp debates on science. Thats what we're about to do now. In 2015, a fun online event called the #RSCPoster conference began, This was a time when people chatted at length online about science on

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cook County Fights Environmental Injustice: A Battle for Resilience

Floodwaters are quietly creeping their way up in the basement of Tara Stamps, who just recently started her role as Cook County supervisor. That storm moved quickly through the West Side of Chicago. But its impact will continue to linger. The city is looking for their input. People Sitting next

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Feb 04 2025BUSINESS

Sweet July: A Bitter Goodbye to Oakland

Here is a story of a woman who had a dream to open a boutique shop and cafe. With hope in her heart and a vision in mind, she chose a vibrant city. As days passed, it became clear it wasn't a safe place. The city had a big problem with crime. A break-in happened in 2022. People worried. The

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